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What are some exercises with ankle weights that will strenghten my knee and not hurt it?

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No Ankle Weights!: Do not use ankle weights. You are better off doing non-weight-bearing machine exercises such as leg extensions and incline leg presses that work the quadriceps (thigh) muscle groups to strengthen the knee.

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Answered 2/26/2017

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Two safe exercises: Quad extensions and leg curls both can be perfomed non weight bearing.

Answered 7/31/2012

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